Nestled in Waban, this elegant and spacious nine room, five bedroom, two and one-half bathroom residence has been well-maintained and features an open floor plan with high ceilings, two fireplaces, and lovely sunset views. Highlights include a large kitchen with granite countertops, center island, skylights and pantry, a third floor master bedroom suite with skylights and cathedral ceiling, a new playroom, updated second floor bathroom with laundry connections, and a lovely porch overlooking the 15,500 square foot lot. There have been many improvements to the property which include a state-of-the-art heating system and electrical service and some replacement windows. The MBTA station, shops, schools, and major highways are close by.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$834Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Team Alice and Maria• Hammond Residential R. E.
Bought with Michael Rothstein• Hammond Residential R. E.
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Market trends in 02468, MA
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$2.3M
$520 MoM
Avg. days on market
26d
7 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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3 MoM
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Sale history for 121 Avalon Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71711159
Oct 15, 2014
Sold
$1,132,000
$466/sq ft
Aug 5, 2014
Contingent
—
Jul 9, 2014
Listed
$1,199,000
$494/sq ft
MLS PIN #70971192
Dec 18, 2009
Sold
$845,000
$348/sq ft
Oct 14, 2009
Contingent
—
Sep 8, 2009
Listed
$899,000
$370/sq ft
On a wooded knoll in the Village of Waban sits this very charming Colonial with a beamed ceiling living room with a fireplace, dining room also has a fireplace & china cabinet, a skylit kitchen, and there is access to a large porch from both the living room and the kitchen. There are 4 bedrooms and a bath on the 2nd floor and a terrific cathedral ceiling master suite on the 3rd floor with a skylit bathroom! Wonderful location near the shops, restaurants and the Green Line!
Public Records
Apr 1, 1991
Sold
$341,500
$141/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,423 (+3.8%)
$1,210,000 + $484,800
$1,694,800
2025
$15,818 (+3.5%)
$1,152,400 + $461,700
$1,614,100
2024
$15,289 (+5.6%)
$1,118,800 + $447,700
$1,566,500
2023
$14,477 (+4.5%)
$858,100 + $564,000
$1,422,100
2022
$13,853 (+3.6%)
$794,500 + $522,300
$1,316,800
2021
$13,367 (+3.1%)
$749,500 + $492,800
$1,242,300
2020
$12,970 (+2.9%)
$749,500 + $492,800
$1,242,300
2019
$12,604 (+4.2%)
$727,700 + $478,400
$1,206,100
2018
$12,096 (+3.1%)
$668,800 + $449,100
$1,117,900
2017
$11,727 (+4.6%)
$630,900 + $423,700
$1,054,600
2016
$11,216 (+4.9%)
$589,600 + $396,000
$985,600
2015
$10,694 (+2.6%)
$551,000 + $370,100
$921,100
2014
$10,422 (+5.5%)
$509,300 + $350,600
$859,900
2013
$9,880 (+2.9%)
$509,300 + $350,600
$859,900
2012
$9,605 (+4.2%)
$509,300 + $350,600
$859,900
2011
$9,217 (+2.6%)
$501,800 + $343,800
$845,600
2010
$8,983 (−0.3%)
$512,000 + $350,900
$862,900
2009
$9,011
$522,400 + $382,300
$904,700
Tax history for 121 Avalon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,423 (+3.8%)
$1,210,000 + $484,800
$1,694,800
2025
$15,818 (+3.5%)
$1,152,400 + $461,700
$1,614,100
2024
$15,289 (+5.6%)
$1,118,800 + $447,700
$1,566,500
2023
$14,477 (+4.5%)
$858,100 + $564,000
$1,422,100
2022
$13,853 (+3.6%)
$794,500 + $522,300
$1,316,800
2021
$13,367 (+3.1%)
$749,500 + $492,800
$1,242,300
2020
$12,970 (+2.9%)
$749,500 + $492,800
$1,242,300
2019
$12,604 (+4.2%)
$727,700 + $478,400
$1,206,100
2018
$12,096 (+3.1%)
$668,800 + $449,100
$1,117,900
2017
$11,727 (+4.6%)
$630,900 + $423,700
$1,054,600
2016
$11,216 (+4.9%)
$589,600 + $396,000
$985,600
2015
$10,694 (+2.6%)
$551,000 + $370,100
$921,100
2014
$10,422 (+5.5%)
$509,300 + $350,600
$859,900
2013
$9,880 (+2.9%)
$509,300 + $350,600
$859,900
2012
$9,605 (+4.2%)
$509,300 + $350,600
$859,900
2011
$9,217 (+2.6%)
$501,800 + $343,800
$845,600
2010
$8,983 (−0.3%)
$512,000 + $350,900
$862,900
2009
$9,011
$522,400 + $382,300
$904,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Bamboo, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,427
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Red
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,422
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Beacon Street to Avalon Road
UnparsedAddress: 121 Avalon Road, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,427
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3227197S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Stained Glass Windows & Stained Glass Cabinet Doors Are Excluded.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
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